The ultimate clubman answers his county’s call

Martin Bowen has given county champions Erin’s Own a phenomenal 30 years service as club secretary. A newly-appointed Cork hurling selector, he is taking time out from club duties to focus on his new role. He spoke to Michael Moynihan.

IT’S BEEN a long road for Martin Bowen. The new Cork hurling selector was appointed following Erin’s Own win in the Cork Senior Hurling Championship, but his history with the Glounthaune parish side goes back a lot further than the glory days.

“The year before I took over as secretary (1977), we were beaten by Youghal’s second team in east Cork. That was our standard, that was our best team.”